26 Apr 2019


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Judge in Siesta Promenade case orders Sarasota County to ‘show cause’ as to why she should not overturn County Commission approval of project


Latest report on ‘survival’ household income in Sarasota County underscores need for policy discussion on economic incentives, commissioners indicate


486-home development on Rolling Green Golf Course site wins County Commission approval on 4-1 vote


Revenue exceeding expectations for mid-point of Sarasota County’s fiscal year, financial staff reports


Opponents of Grand Lakes development lose challenge through Division of Administrative Hearings


Potential for creation of 12 pickleball courts at county facility on Pompano Avenue in Sarasota to be part of County Commission budget discussions


Railroad crossing replacement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Sarasota to be part of county resurfacing initiative starting this month


Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library to be new name of county facility on Newtown Boulevard


Feasibility study approved to make technical determinations about water taxi service in city


County Commission agrees to consider $300,000 grant over three years to organization focused on workforce training in the community


OPINION (free):

 

Cartoon of the Day


Commentary: Just another day on Siesta Beach



OTHER NEWS (free):

On April 27, law enforcement agencies and DEA collaborating on national event to encourage people to properly dispose of prescription medications


May 1 workshop to focus on proposed county code change to allow accessory dwelling unit to count as less than one unit for density purposes in certain situations


League of United Latin American Citizens’ state convention to be held in Sarasota May 3-5


Venice Seafood & Music Festival set for May 3-5


St. Armands Garage grand opening set for April 29


Sarasota County earns national award for litter prevention just before 2019 Great American Cleanup